Sheedy Contest: For Kids

EVERYONE COMES FROM SOMEWHERE

Did you ever wonder about your own family? Have you heard stories about your family from your parents or grandparents? The people in your family who came before you are called your ANCESTORS. When you hear stories about your ancestors you are learning about your own family history.

TELL US ABOUT ONE OF YOUR ANCESTORS

Start by asking your parents or other family members about your family’s history. After you hear some stories, pick ONE person you would like to learn more about. You may choose someone who is alive now, or someone who lived a long time ago.

YOU’LL PROBABLY WANT TO FIND OUT:

Where and when your ancestor was born and lived

What sort of work your ancestor did, and where he or she went to school

What daily life was like for your ancestor

YOU MAY WANT TO TELL ABOUT SOMETHING THAT REALLY HAPPENED TO YOUR ANCESTOR

such as arriving in America for the first time, fighting in a war, getting through the Depression or surviving a hurricane or flood. There are interesting stories in every family.

BE CREATIVE WHEN YOU TELL YOUR ANCESTOR’S STORY

For instance, you can write a story, draw pictures, include other artwork or use real photographs. You decide the best way to introduce your ancestor.